Elementary Teacher-Candidate Pool (2026-2027)

Hiawatha Academies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,577 - 82,065; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Hiawatha Academies in Minnesota is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate pool is for future openings; teachers will design rigorous lessons, support scholars' knowledge, character, and leadership, and collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists.

Qualified applicants will hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in the content area or be able to obtain one before start date; bilingual Spanish and English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Growth mindset for students, self, and other adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with families.
• Bilingualism in Spanish and English preferred.
• State-level background clearance and ability to obtain before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide rigorous, standards-based instruction and engaging learning environments for elementary students.
• Collaborate with grade-level teammates, Special Education, specialists, and campus leadership to implement lessons.

Skills

Growth mindset

Excellent communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Relationship building

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Job description

Elementary Teacher-Candidate Pool (2026-2027) JobID: 731

• Position Type: Elementary Education
• Date Posted: 7/20/2026

HLA-Nis currently seeking a hard-working, passionate, and goal-oriented educator to join our team as an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary

Elementary teachers are responsible for providing rigorous, standards-based, and highly engaging learning environments for their scholars. Teachers will strive to ensure that all Hiawatha Academies scholars are empowered with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good. Elementary teachers will work alongside grade level teammates, special education teachers, specialist teachers, and under the guidance of the campus leadership team. The Elementary Teacher prepares lessons and provides instruction to students.

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.

Core Value and Beliefs

All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:

• Children are at the center of everything we do.
• Our mission requires bold thought and action.
• We choose optimism.
• We push ourselves to improve.
• We are stronger together.
• We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks

Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Valid Minnesota teaching license in content area (or ability to gain before start date)
• Growth mindset for students, self, and other adults
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students, and families
• A commitment to racial equity and social justice
• Prospective applicants must demonstrate a clear record of achieving significant gains with their students, and have a strong belief that they can help close the opportunity gap for all

Other Qualifications

• Bilingualism in Spanish and English preferred
• State and federal background clearance (Trusted Employees) to work with students (123B.03).
• No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and the Human Resources Manager notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.

Compensation

Salary Range: $45,577-$82,065

Application Timeline

This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.